Academic Language Week 29 - School Conferences

 There are many different reasons why parents should not go to jail for missing their child's school conference. One reason is that school responsibilities should not be TRANSFERRED to the parents. Another reason is that the RESOURCE where kids live might affect their behavior in school and it could cause a lot of problems. Lastly, when parents do jail time when they don't go to their child's school conference, they have to SEEK someone to watch their kid and that costs a lot of money and a lot of people aren't willing to do that. That is why parents should not go to jail for missing their child's school conference.

Trayvon Martin Paragraph

George Zimmerman should be charged with murder for shooting Trayvon Martin. One reason is that Trayvon seemed to be a innocent victim because he did not do anything wrong. Another reason is that George Zimmerman shot him because he was a different race, he had his hood on in the rain and walking alone. Lastly, I think that people should not murder other people; even if it's for self defense, even if they are doing something wrong, instead of killing them they should of shot them in the leg. That is why I think that George Zimmerman should be charged with murder for shooting Trayvon Martin.

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Academic Language Week 28 - Global Positioning System (GPS)

I think that the Global Positioning System (GPS) devices should not be required for habitually truant students. One reason is that a lot of students have the ELEMENT to not have a GPS on them, and it will take them out of their element. Another reason is that students have CONDUCTED a way to do school and learn, but having a GPS on them can be very distracting. Lastly, the ADMINISTER'S way of tracking kids with a GPS on them is a very bad idea, they should have more security or cameras to track down kids who are truant or ditching class. That is why I think the GPS devices should not be required for truant students.

Rain, Vacation, or Zombies vs Vampires Blog Post Paragraph

My dream vacation would to go to Hawaii. One reason is that there is a huge volcano, and knowing the fact that it would erupt and that I could die in any minute is so awesome. Another reason is that I would like to swim by the waterfalls there, because it is really sparkly and clean. Lastly, it is a really good place to have a honeymoon at. You can have many different activities to do their too. You can go swimming, scuba-diving, trying out new foods, learning new dances and see different types of musical instruments. That is why my dream vacation would be to go to Hawaii.

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Academic Language Week 27 - Drug-Sniffing Dogs

There are many different reasons why schools allow drug-sniffing dogs onto their campus and let them sniff the kids and their bags. One reason is that a lot of people would ASSUME that kids bring drugs on the campus. Another reason is that people have gone through the PROCESS on making their school so it would be the people who own the school's property, and they would have the right to bring drug-sniffing dogs onto their school. Lastly, some people RESPOND to getting accused with drugs, so they will get angry. That is why their are many different reasons why schools allow drug-sniffing dogs onto their campus.

Testing Thoughts Paragraph

When I do take the CAHSEE I hope to feel good about taking the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). I know that I have to study really hard in order to pass it and graduate from school. I am a little concerned that I might have not studied enough in order to pass the CAHSEE. I am confident that I will be able to have enough time to study and pass the California High School Exit Exam. When I see my CAHSEE scores, I hope to feel satisfied that I was able to pass, comfortable with my score, and wonderful that I can graduate high school.

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Academic Language Week 2 - Cars

I would want a car that drives itself. One reason is the OCCURRENCE that some people have disabilities and can't drive their own car, it would help them if the car could drive itself so they can get to their destination. Another METHOD is because there would be less accidents, technology is smarter than humans and can be a little bit more reliable. Lastly the PROCEED would be more efficient to use electric cars, they would take up energy and not gas. This is way I would prefer a car that drives it self but there is many more reasons.

Homonyms Practice Blog Paragraph

Derek stumbled into the kitchen wearing a apron and boxers. There was a huge tic on his leg. They're brown with black spots on their backs. Then he was talking to his friend, James, on the phone and Derek said, "Those are your tics that are on my leg and all over my house!" Then James came over to take back his tics. "Now you're in my house!" Derek cried, "I came to take back my tics." James said calmly, "Now help me put back my tics". As they were done putting back the tics, these two beautiful ladies came by and stole all of his friends' tics. "Oh no!" James screamed. "Well we don't have to worry about your tics escaping." Derek said. THE END.

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Academic Language Week 25 - Concealed Handguns

There are many different reasons why adults should not carry concealed handguns. One reason is that there was a NFL player and he went to a club and someone bumped into him and he shot himself in his foot, so that JUSTIFIED that there is a law that adults should not carry concealed handguns. Another reason is that it may INDICATE to people because the adult that is possessing the gun might not have it hidden all the way. Lastly, the law might want to ESTABLISHED the rule about adults should carry concealed handguns. That is why there are many different reasons on adults should not carry concealed handguns.